Sixth graders from Greene County, Paton-Churdan and Coon Rapids-Bayard, congregated at Squirrel Hollow Park Thursday, May 12, to learn about nature and conservation. There were nine mini-courses beginning at 9:30 am, with topics including soils, bees, timber wildlife, Iowa trees, native birds, monarch butterflies, gun safety, grasslands and birds of prey.
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In the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 23, 2016 The annual Rippey alumni party will be Saturday, May 28, at noon. The meal will be cooked and served by Chef Kevin and his crew of willing helpers! Please call Mary Ann Miller at 1-515-465-2449 for reservations by May 23. The check to Kevin Hick for the…
Read MoreRams’ Danielson to state golf meet
Greene County sophomore Rachael Danielson was medalist at the Region 1 Class 4A final golf meet held at the Carroll Country Club Monday. Danielson shot an 84 for the 18 holes. She will play in the state meet May 31-June 1 at Coldwater Links Golf Course in Ames. The individuals with the five lowest scores qualify for the state meet.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 20
In Greene County magistrate court Brittany Kay Smith of Jefferson was sentenced to 30 days in jail on a charge of domestic abuse assault, amended from domestic abuse assault – third or subsequent offense. All but two of the 30 days jail time was suspended. A judgment was entered for $100 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 20
In Greene County district court the following persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments: Tammy Ann Tolsdorf, 49, of Grand Junction, possession of methamphetamine-third or subsequent offense; Dean J. Kokinis, 61, of Glenview, IL, possession of marijuana-first offense; and Robert Duane Schultz, 53, of Ankeny, insurance fraud, arson-first degree and criminal mischief-first degree. Trial dates were set for July 26 for…
Read MoreSearch warrant issued for cell phone in Pizza Ranch investigation
The Jefferson police department has secured a search warrant to check the cellular phone records of Andrew Schultz, brother of Pizza Ranch owner Rob Schultz, in connection with the investigation of arson at the Jefferson restaurant Jan. 26-27. The search warrant was served on US Cellular May 19. According to the application for the search warrant, a message that was…
Read MoreCongratulations, graduates
Greene County and Paton-Churdan are both holding commencement exercises this afternoon at 2 pm. Greene County commencement will be at Greene County Middle School; Paton-Churdan commencement will be at the school in Churdan. Both schools started what may be a new tradition – a Senior Walk. Wearing their caps and gowns, the graduates walked through school hallways retracing the steps…
Read MoreJefferson couple to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Jerry and Hollie Roberts of Jefferson have been named to positions for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Iowa State University is hosting the international gathering May 25-28 in Ames. Both Jerry and Hollie are on the Iowa board of directors.
Read MoreStudents earn ribbons for woodworking
A trio of Greene County woodworking students competed at the South East Polk Expo May 13. Sophomore Charles Gunn and juniors Collin Kirkland and George Zito each earned an “Outstanding” rating in complexity of project and quality of workmanship, an overall rating of “Outstanding” in their division and each earned second place in Division III – material processing in woodworking.
Read MorePancakes at Spring Lake next Saturday
The Grand Junction Lions Club will serve its annual Memorial weekend picnic next Saturday, May 28, at the lakeside shelter house at Spring Lake Park. Serving will be from 7 to 10 am. Area residents as well as those camping at the park are invited.
Read MoreHam balls Memorial Day in Grand Junction
All are invited to a ham ball dinner Memorial Day, May 30, at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction. Serving will be from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu includes ham balls, cheesy potatoes, sweet corn, a salad bar, beverages and pie. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Carry-outs will be available.
Read MoreA rural/caper/drone
~by Ehjude! (Editor’s note: The following is shared by Judy Tomenga, using her writer’s name Ehjude!. Judy is a rural Greene County resident) First of all, remember where we live…….out in the middle of NO WHERE! Sunday morning as we prepared to leave for town to do our Sunday things, we noticed way back at the southeast side of the…
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